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Ropitor 0.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, Restless Legs Syndrome. The alternative uses of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Sleepiness, Weakness, Influenza like symptoms. Some other side effects of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Ropitor 0.5 Tablet related warnings talks about Ropitor 0.5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Psychosis as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ropitor 0.5 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ropitor 0.5 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ropitor 0.5 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Ropitor. It is best to stop taking Ropitor immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Ropitor. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ropitor may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ropitor on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet on the Heart?
Ropitor is rarely harmful for the heart.
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ropitor 0.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ropitor 0.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Ropitor 0.5 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Ropitor 0.5 Tablet can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ropitor 0.5 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Ropitor 0.5 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ropitor 0.5 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ropitor 0.5 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Requip (ropinirole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 430-431
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1114-1116